der Zögling
Translation
pupil, charge, protégé, ward
Examples
Der Lehrer kümmerte sich um seine Zöglinge.
The teacher took care of his pupils.
Er war der Zögling eines berühmten Künstlers.
He was the protégé of a famous artist.
Grammar Patterns
the Zögling (pupil) ((of sb.)) He was the pupil of a famous master.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schüler, Lehrling, Protegé
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, draw, raise). A 'Zögling' is one who is being 'raised' or educated.
Memory Tips
Imagine a mentor 'pulling' their student along the path to knowledge. The student is the 'Zögling'.